Lost Philippines: Aokigahara

Aokigahara, also known as the “Suicide Forest”, is a 35 square kilometer forest that lies at the northwest base of Mount Fuji in Japan. The forest contains a number of rocky, icy caverns, a few of which are popular tourist destinations.  A compass won’t work in Aokigahara as it contains high minerals underground, which changes the magnetic field in the area. Due to the wind-blocking density of the trees and an absence of nearly any wildlife, people tend to get disorientated, lost, and die in the forest.

As you and your friends were visiting the Aokigahara Forest, one of your friends have gone missing while you were taking photos at the entrance.  The Police were not able to start searching for your friend as there was a storm warning alert.  You - - a scientist, decided to enter Aokigahara to recover your friend.  Using the astronomy knowledge you learned when you were a kid would definitely help.  Stay calm and don’t let those scary suicide stories spook you.